Name: Ocean Echo Inn And Beach Cottages
Address: 401 Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz, 95062, US

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Katie

Location is amazing and if you’re a dog family this is a great option.
Be prepared for noisy neighbors and lukewarm showers. I’m not sure if it was only our cottage, but we had bright lights outside our windows throughout the night. I’m sure it’s for safety but not very pleasant. My husband and I felt like it was similar to summer camp environment.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Miriam

We were very pleased with our stay and enjoyed the unexpected distant view of the beach from our window! Our only disappointment is the inaccessibility to the beach.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Amber

We had a very enjoyable stay overall and would definitely consider visiting again. The property was clean, comfortable, and offered plenty of space for our family. The staff was friendly and welcoming throughout our stay, and the location was excellent—close to several beautiful beaches and convenient to local attractions.

There were a few drawbacks. Our cottage was located up quite a few stairs, which made carrying luggage and navigating with children a bit challenging. The breakfast options were fairly limited, and the parking spaces were quite tight. Families with young children should also note that our bathroom did not have a bathtub, which made bath time a little more difficult.

While the hotel is on the pricier side, the overall experience, cleanliness, comfort, and location helped justify the cost. With a few minor improvements, it would be even better.

Overall rating: 8.5/10.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Jason

Staff was very friendly, pack a sweater or two

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Marian

No internet at all

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Lynda

This property is very quiet and relaxing.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2026

Wesley

Place is nice and clean. The beach access is really nasty but otherwise place is great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Kathleen

I had a lovely 2 nights for a short getaway from regular life. The cottages were as described & perfect for me. Very clean property and helpful staff. Bonus grab & go breakfast! I very much enjoyed the quiet beach at the end of the path from the hotel. Hidden gem!

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Jesusa

The room was clean enough and adequate. Staff tried their best given the staffing shortage they advised us about.

Our unit didn't have a smoke detector, one kitchen cabinet door wouldn't close and the toilet seat was not the right fit/shape - oval seat place on a round toilet bowl.

There was a veryy partial ocean view from one of the windows. Parking was tricky. Pet friendly though and comfortable bed.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Chris

Can’t wait to come back!! Dog friendly

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

troyce

Great location, Staff and Property is excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Erica

This Inn was perfect! It had access to a beach however we were not able to enjoy it due to a rain storm the night of our stay. We did however walk over after checkout after the rain finally stopped and it was quite nice and private. I was surprised how exceptionally clean our room was. Immaculate- more than 5 star rated hotels (and we travel a lot!). The room was cozy. The bed was comfortable however the pillows can use an upgrade for comfort. We stayed in room 7. The walls were a little thin but I find that common everywhere now so that didn’t really bother us since our neighbors were rather quiet and respectful. Monica greeted me upon check in with a beautiful smile. She was so attentive and gave me a tour around the property. She asked if we were celebrating anything special and I shared we in fact were celebrating our 28th anniversary. She was so kind to leave some cut flowers in a vase outside our door. The grab and go breakfast was great. There was fresh fruit, chobaniI yogurt and croissants among at other goodies. We will definitely return. The area felt safe and secure. Thank you Monica and staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Colleen

It was wonderful!!

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2026

Judith

Staff are very accommodating and nice. We checked in after hours and they made sure we could get in our cottage with no problems. Very close to the beach. Clean room but need to upgrade cooking wares. Our family enjoyed the place and very close to boardwalk and restaurants.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Amber

This was such a peaceful and cozy place to stay. I felt right at home and didn't want to leave. To be honest. :) Thank you for the wonderful stay!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Stephanie

Beach is just a very short walk from the property. Sunset view from the deck was beautiful. Also close to Capitola Village and Santa Cruz. Very peaceful and calming here!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Kevin

Nice room, Monica was very friendly. Good experience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2026

Erick

Very close to a private beach with direct access with a 2 minute walk. The rooms were updated and had ocean views.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Valerie

Very cute, quaint, and, serene place to stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Elias

Clean

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

George

Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2026

michael

first room was not in good condition--very bad odor from cleaning supplies. second room only marginally better

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Nagesh

The only thing good about the cottage is it location other than that everything else is poor. We booked room for 6 but room can really fit 4. The cottage looks bigger in pictures than it really is. We payed $1280 for two days stay, for that price the towels were never changed, beds were never made and even floors were never cleaned during our two days.

The continental breakfast which so well advertised it more like motel 6 breakfast. On the first day it was not even open until 8:30 am. After first day we didn’t bother to go to breakfast

6/10

Pleasant

15 Feb 2026

Sharmila

Room, amenities

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Michele

Room was great. Loved how close it was to the beach.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Andrea

Several dead birds at beach access and the he beach access once entering the beach area was flooded so it was tricky getting to the beach

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

19 Jan 2026

gagandeep

The stay over all was terrible, first I had notified hotel that I will be arriving late, upon arriving there is no staff on site, I was able to access the key to the room with no directions or map to where the room is how to access it, I spent over an hour looking for the room at midnight. Then once in, the room was freezing cold, heater turned on but felt no difference even in the morning, then it said my stay included a continental breakfast. It was the worst thing over ever seen, there was literally a few bananas,apples, some juice and coffee. There was a toaster with no bread. There was a bagel but the toaster didn’t work. So we weren’t able to get any breakfast there, basically my whole reason for the stay was breakfast because of my 2 year old daughter. And there was no view of the ocean, there were people outside doing fireworks at 1am.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2025

Terry

All-around wonderful experience! The location is great, the rooms are clean and well-designed (and quiet!) and the bed was super comfy. Be sure to go to Cole's BBQ for some ribs. I will be back!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Lisa

Manager Debbie was great! Helpful and accommodating!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2025

robert

nice room clean cozy and character!

6/10

Pleasant

27 Nov 2025

Mark

Beach is not accessible. Cottage is a lot smaller than advertised in photos. It's very pet friendly. Staff is welcoming and professional.

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2025

Elizabeth

Would give it a4.5, actually. Rooms are spacious, with a kitchen, and they are spotless though a bit sterile. Location was good for us, as we wanted to be near pleasure point. It’s a little bit far from town, but quiet. Sunny Cove is a block away. Manager was friendly, but the person who checked us in was cold and business like. Breakfast was OK.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Emily

Great stay!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Melissa

Cute cottage stay for my dog and me. Friendly and helpful staff. So close to the beach, perfect for many dog walks. Great breakfast and patio with beach views. Loved hearing the crashing waves overnight.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Miriam E

Very clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Jacki

Super cute, perfect location, and friendly staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Vincent

Great place to get away

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Cindy

Great staff. Beatiful stay :)

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Valerie

The small cove and Beach were lovely. The unit was clean and had a small kitchen no area to sit inside but there is was a table outside. Some rooms have access to a nice deck and yard. Our room was pet friendly and probably one of the smaller units. There were some bushes on the neighboring property that obstructed our direct view to the beach would be nice if they could negotiate those being trimmed for a better view.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

David

As advertisede, super cute location.

It's been around for a while - so do expect \"new and modern\" ;)

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Alisha

There wasn’t a direct view of the beach however a very short walk down the street provided views. There is also no direct access to get to the beach. There is an area of water right at the end of the street but its storm drain run off. The beach is a little further but no way to access it unless you go a street over. The room was clean, as was the kitchen area and bathroom. My only complaints are that other people staying at Ocean Echo were loud and so were others at nearby houses. It’s a hilly area so the sound reverberates off the hill and houses. There is a main parking area and then other spots for cottages in the back. The parking spots in the back are super close to the rooms which added to noise and a degree of a lack of privacy. Loud tenants and neighbors aside, it was fine. I think that area might have a few Air B&B or Verbo so people staying at those houses were hanging out outside and being loud at night. Maybe would have enjoyed it more if more courteous people would have been staying at those places as well as at Ocean Echo. I didn’t appreciate getting woken up before 7 AM from people talking in a regular volume outside of my room loading up their car.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2025

Cathleen

Loved the location to the beach.
If you are sensitive to smells, the cleaning solution they use in the rooms is really bad and likely toxic.
Front desk Service by text is great and response time very quick.
Watch out for hidden charges—I requested an early check in and was not told there would be a charge for that yet the $39 charge appeared on my card. Still waiting on a response from management.
Despite this, I would return. It’s a sweet location.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Christine

The location was great, right at the beach.
We had the king room that allows dogs (room 16) but didn’t get much sleep.
When people walked above it was very noisy, the bed was too soft and they would not allow dogs on the furniture, so our dog was constantly waking us up.
Great resort, just recommend you avoid room 16 and it is not suitable for a dog if they are used to being on the furniture.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

angela

We stayed for our 21st wedding anniversary !!
Captains Quarters Room !!!
Definitely recommend !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Julie

Last minute booking on our 10 day trip. Such a cute place! Staff was very friendly, loved that wye had a kitchen since we had food because we were supposed to camp for 2 nights. Would definitely book again if in the area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2025

Karen Marie

We stay regularly due to easy pet policy. Clean, friendly. No ocean view but a quick little walk down the road to the beach

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Jaci

Honestly the staff and homey feel was the best! I came for a work trip but would love to stay again

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Gerry

I wanted a room away from the hussle and bussle of most other Santa Cruz hotels and found Ocean Echo. What a find. Situated in a lovely, quiet neighborhood next to the beach. We stayed in the Captain's Quarters, which was more pricey than I'm usually willing to spend but it was worth it for the occasion and amenities. Spacious, clean, and very comfortable. We loved having our own private deck with great view of Sunny Cove Beach and sleeping peacefully with the sliding door open. Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast as well, which we enjoyed on our deck. Will be my go-to spot for future Santa Cruz stays.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Jane

Wonderful stay! Beach access was almost like a private access point. So beautiful and easy. The foot washing station was thoughtful and perfect too! Love this hidden gem 💕

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Anna

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Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Quinn

Great little place and you get to hear the ocean from your room. The little cottages are charming and mine had a small kitchenette. The room was spotless and comfortable. I liked hearing the water from the very close beach. Just walk down some stairs and a few feet down the street, and you're at a great little beach. I hope to visit again!!! Thank you

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Tiffany

Beautiful property, well maintained. The staff is wonderful, and the check in and check out was easy from start to finish. I would most definitely stay here again

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2025

Gema

Friendly staff, good location, building look remodeled with thick white paint, only concern is I had stains in my carpet from previous customers, I tried to use the hairdryer and I say it starting to spark so I had to turn it off and air dry. The grill was a nice touch but only 3/4 flames worked and felt a little grossed out by the bottom of the grill. Lastly I loved the tub that came in our cottage but because of the moisture from the ocean we found 2 little mushrooms growing behind the toilet which was a surprise.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Jennifer

Enjoyed a night here with the sound of waves, clean room , easy walk to beach and dog friendly

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Rhonda

The cottage was clean and plenty of space for my son and I. Walked down to Sunny Cove to enjoy my coffee with the sound of the waves

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Emily

A Peaceful Relaxing Stay

We truly enjoyed our stay. Samantha and Deb were both super friendly and helpful. We got some good local eating recommendations from them both. It was quiet and peaceful in our room, and the cove at the end of the street was a lovely local beach that allows dogs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Rosa Alejandra

Excellent stay! We would definitely return!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Kate

Hidden Gem by the Sea

Loved my stay at Ocean Echo Inn! Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, cozy and clean rooms, and super friendly staff. Perfect for a quiet, relaxing trip, yet close to Santa Cruz attractions. Breakfast is simple, but the unbeatable location and laid-back vibe make it a gem.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Ray

It is on the beach called by the locals \"The Cove\". It's an older property, but very well maintained, and very clean. Each room and cottage has it's own door to the outside. The staff is great and eager to please; they immediately address any concerns or issues you have. Lots of good restaurants in Santa Cruz, and several beaches near by. It is now my Santa Cruz hotel of preference The bed was too soft for my taste.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Kenny

Amazing experience, the staff was amazing. I definitely will come back

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

michael

One of our favorite places😊

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Carrie

It was amazing. Deb was great and showed us around the property .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Brian

Excellent stay cannot wait to go back

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Eval

I liked that the property was within 2 minutes walk to a small and beautiful beach, was 7 minutes drive from Capitola where there are great dining options, shoppings, beaches and views. I liked the friendliness of the staff, the quiet environment, the easy parking, and the option of a continental breakfast. I highly recommend the place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Tracy

Back next year

Location was perfect. Deb was awesome walked us around made conversation and over all just a great lady.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Karen Marie

Dog friendly

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

marilyn

Our home away from home

We love coming here year after year. Found online and by accident, but has become one of our favorite places to look forward to visiting year after year. Private Beach, perfect location close to everything, pet-friendly rooms and great friendly service, can't ask for more.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

Jean Claude

Incredible Stay!

Incredible location…so close to the most beautiful beach, super friendly staff, amazing Italian restaurant within walking distance. Absolute gem of a place!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Samuel

Was a really cool and chill and Santa Cruz experience. The room was so nice and comfortable, and the walk to the beach with a cup of coffee in hand in the morning was the best thing ever!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Victoria

Always love staying here. So close to the ocean.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Laura

It’s was a very nice, clean, cute place! 2 min to walk to the beach! Nice balcony with a big gas grill.. can hear the waves crashing as you sleep! Very pleased!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2025

David

I like the location. Room 7 was tiny. The Queen bed was the smallest queen bed I’ve ever seen, and it was not comfy at all.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2025

John

Excellent service and checking process. Very clean, quiet and great ocean view from the guest patio areas. Bedding is not that comfortable though.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Gene

Location and friendly staff

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

Dawn

Have to come back soon

Its was an amazing stay, have to bring family next time. Very close to the beach, everyone was very friendly and nice. Dog friendly and family friendly. Very clean room with all amenities. Breakfast in the morning is a plus.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Sandie

This place is really cute and it’s very close to a little beach. We stayed in room 10, which is a lil cottage with a yard. Very cool. The only thing I would say is a negative is that our coffee maker didn’t work-well, it worked if u plug it in on top of the fridge and hold the carafe up so coffee can drip out lol. Pretty minor inconvenience since starbucks is across the street.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

betsy

Staff was friendly & nice. Place was charming & clean. Just loved it. can’t wait to go back & I recommended it to several of my friends who are planning to go down to Santa Cruz.

2/10

Poor

25 Apr 2025

Ruben

The place had no shower or the beds they said the pictures are on the site are not what the hotel looks like I didn’t stay there

2/10

Poor

25 Apr 2025

Jennifer

The room was disgusting. Dirty & gross.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2025

nathan

It is a short walk to the beach. Will come back for sure

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Araceli

My husband and I loved our stay, it was so close to the beach, super cozy, clean, and they had everything you needed! Loved it can’t wait to go back!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2025

Rodolfo

Tub was dirty old and rusty. Room smelled musty.

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2025

Amy

Beachside Getaway

This place was an excellent getaway location for my husband and I for a long weekend in Santa Cruz. The staff was so welcoming and accommodating, the room was beautiful with an incredible view, and the location can't be beat. If I had to complain about anything, the soundproofing wasn't super great and we had a neighbor that took showers at weird hours that we could hear loudly from our bed, but we had a fabulous time anyway. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

Tara

They are wonderful. Samantha was excellent and so kind. The location can’t be beat. A great staycation spot for locals.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Jeffrey

Short walk to the beach cove

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Per-Olov

Santa Cruz

Nice pretty place!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Elizabeth

Second time staying here. I love the location and love the studio units with kitchens. We stayed in #11 this time, no kitchen (my choice). Rooms were great and comfy. Alas, though this room is above the breakfast room so it was noisy on Sunday morning. Breakfast could be so much better - better quality foods, more protein options. But I'll be back! Thx

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2025

shokoh

Not worth the money.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2025

Jessica

Great location. Bedding was uncomfortable. Small portable heater in room. Not able to heat entire cabin. Couldn’t sleep.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

Deanna

Cute, Unique, small inn, steps from the beach. Older property but very well maintained. Staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed in the water tower cottage. Loved the fenced yard and patio. Great for my dog to have a safe place to hang out. Would definitely stay there again.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Emily

2nd time staying and will defiantly be going back.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2025

Ian

Ocean echo indeed

Inn nicely located within a stone's throw of the beach, and within walking distance of a few restaurants and shops. Its name reflects that one can hear the waves coming onto the shore.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2025

David

Lovely cottage style hotel right next to a beautiful beach. Can't go wrong! Walls are a little thin but adds to the character. Would stay again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2025

leticia

The property was beautiful

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Jan 2025

Michal

Decent little place to stay with a dog. The unit was clean, except for stains on the living room carpet. The $114 fee for having my dog with me was ridiculous. $50 per night plus tax, non refundable. Made an expensive, yet average property less appealing. The $40 fee to check in 2 hours early felt smacked of greed. Would spend my money elsewhere next time. Did I mention that the heat did not work properly? It was 57 degrees in the unit the first night and 80 the second night.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2025

Ashley

This is a hidden gem in Santa Cruz. Our family of four and dog recently stayed here. It’s a two minute walk to a beautiful cove. The room we stayed in was very spacious. It’s family friendly even for your fur babies. There is a $50 dog fee that is not very transparent on Expedia’s website. Do yourself and favor and dine at Lago Di Como. It’s a five minute walk with incredible authentic Italian food.
We cannot wait to come back!

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2024

Laurie

This was a great spot for us as we brought our dogs. However the pet fee of $50 per dog per night seemed high. The property is old but nicely maintained. Clean. Staff was hard to find at times but always very nice.

Business_and_leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2024

Elisa

Great location
Beautiful views
Close to Capitola

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Joel

Loved it